Quote Originally Posted by Philipvs Vallindervs Calicvla View Post
Oh, I got those ideas from the Bible but I spent a great deal of time thinking and praying and ultimately reached an essentially mainstream Christian outlook. My point is that although I believe the Bible is genuinely inspired by God and a record of the works of God as Man upon Earth I am nevertheless aware that the people who wrote down these things were likely no better than me, and I'm not that great. I didn't just pick up the Catholic, Anglican or Baptist hymn sheet, I tried out the various heresies first and I had what I believe was a genuine conversion BUT I am constantly aware of my flawed human judgement and I every day I ask myself if I am doing as god wishes, I never get more than a half answer.

The point is that for me ultimately God was unescapable, but that doesn't change the fact that rationaly it might all be nonsense.
So you believe primarily that God reveals any new changes in his will directly to you? I personally believe that this concept is dangerous (which is probably why I find so much in common with Roman Catholicism). I get my faith from Family Tradition, Church Tradition, Scriptural understanding and, to a small degree - my own personal feelings about things. You have to remember that God isn't the only one talking to you and instructing your desires. A safety net like Scripture and Tradition are pretty helpful if you believe that some supernatural things are working against you. Look at all of the people who looked to themselves primarily for insight...